Elementary Staff

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21

Mrs. Chris Geleynse

4K, K-8th Music, and 5-8th Band

Experience
​I have been teaching at RCS since 1986.  I was hired as kindergarten teacher, and after three years became the music teacher.  I added 5-8 band  five years later, and have been teaching all the band and music at RCS since then.  From 2007 to 2015, I taught 2nd grade in the mornings along with music in the afternoons.  Finally, in the  fall of 2015 I moved from 2nd grade to 4K.

Family
I married Ken Geleynse in 1981.  He also teaches at RCS in the Junior High.  We have four children:  Karlyn (Dan) Brunst, Andrew (Alicia) Geleynse, Trent (Julie) and Alex(Brittany).  Karlyn is a teacher at Orange City Christian School and lives in Alron where her husband is a carpenter.  Andrew is an occupational therapist at Sioux Center Hospital. He and his wife live in Sioux Center, IA where Alicia is a stay at home mom. Trent also works at Sioux Center Hospital, but as a physical therapist. His wife Julie works in the students services department at Dordt College in Sioux Center.  Alex and his wife Brittany also live in Sioux Center. Alex is the discipleship coordinator at Dordt College.  Brittany works part time as a nurse at the Sioux Center Hospital.  We also have nine grandchildren: Tyler, Eli, Jace, Lauren, Carter, Olivia,Ryan, Zoey, and James.  Ken and I are very humbled by the blessings God has given us.
 
Interests
I enjoy playing piano, reading, and doing crossword and Sudoku puzzles.  Ken and I are both very involved on the worship team at our church.

Why I Teach 4K
​I believe that every student is a unique child of God.   It is my job to discover the needs and gifts of each student so I can better teach them to understand the wonder of God's creation and their place in it.  My prayer is that God uses me to plant the seed of wonder and faith in your child. ​

Why I Teach Music
​I am a firm believer that God demands us to praise Him with music.  Scripture often says "make music to the Lord."  My desire is that every student will develop a love for music, and will want to use his/her gift of music to give glory to God.

Mrs. Christina Kartechner

5K

Hello! My name is Christina Kartechner, and I teach kindergarten at Randolph Christian.  I graduated from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa in May 2013.  I studied Elementary Education with an emphasis in reading and special education.  I am passionate about reading and I hope that my passion can spark a love of reading in my students.
I am originally from Apple Valley, Minnesota (a suburb of the Twin Cities). I got married this summer and now live in Waupun with my husband, Brian.  We enjoy our quiet life in the country with our golden retriever, 5 cats and chickens. In my free time I love to browse thrift stores, read, and make things for my classroom and home.  ​

Mrs. Brooke Miner

1st and 2nd grade

Brooke Miner has come back to the classroom after homeschooling her children for the last 7 years. She attended Maranatha Baptist University and taught in a multi-grade classroom for 3 years after college.  While in college, she met her husband and they married in 2005. God blessed their home with two children- a daughter and a son, now school-aged (and attending RCS). They currently live in the Columbus area and are enjoying country living. Brooke's parents live with them creating a multi-generational household. Their family has several pets and farm animals, including cows! Brooke enjoys gardening, reading, and staying active in her church.

Miss Hope Cupery

3rd and 4th Grade

Hi! My name is Miss Hope and I am the third and fourth grade teacher here at Randolph Christian. Peanut butter cups, children’s books, and my golden doodle, Ellie, are just a few of my favorite things. In my free time I enjoy reading, thrifting, watching sports, and talking with just about anyone. I’ve lived in the Randolph area with my family my whole life and graduated from RCS in 2011. I am so excited to be back!

Throughout my life I have been passionate about two things: teaching and Jesus. I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to bring my two passions together as I teach my students. It is my goal that each of my students would not only be able to excel academically, but also emotionally, socially, and spiritually. I attended Maranatha Baptist University and attained dual certification in elementary education and cross-categorical special education to equip me to achieve these tasks. My classroom is an inclusive community where each student is treasured, challenged, and safe.

If you have any questions about me or my classroom, don’t be shy! I’m happy to answer any questions.